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I have a similar setup as you in my condo complex. What happened was my tv, internet and the main camera was on one feed, but i couldnt view the camera channel through my cable box. So what i did was i got a 3 way splitter send one to my cable box, one to my internet modem and the last directly to my tv. When i tuned into the analogue channels it worked on channel 1. Hope this helps.

Hi, I am currently in the process of upgrading my cameras from cheap eBay cameras to some Bosch VDN-495V03-20 4-9mm Varifocal dome cameras. I need help in camera placement. The pics below show my current setup. I am currently running a 5 camera system and intend to make it an 8 camera system now. The main coverage concern for the home is the front. I recently caught some people on my cameras that vandalised my home and vehicles, but the quality was not enough to get a conviction. I have now bought all bosch cameras which will be recorded via my Geo card at D1. As shown in the pictures attached i am looking to put 4 cameras up to cover my drive way. 3 cameras will be placed together 2 of them zoomed at 9mm and the one in the center will be set at 4mm. The last camera will be to the side and will be set at 9mm as well. My current setup has the center dome zoomed on at 9mm and the rest at 3.6mm wide angle and the distance from the cameras to the sidewalk is about 20-25ft. I was wondering if anyone has better insight into where i should place the new cameras? Thanks P.S im not that great at drawing, but hope someone will get a picture of my situation. Thanks

Sorry to hear this... an all too common problem around this forum/ business. If we help you, will you stick around long enough to help warn others? hahah I will definitely help others , although i believe no one takes the warnings seriously until something happens or they experience them selves how much crap is out there. I only learned about the Bosch cameras after researching for months on this forum and slowly purchased them at fair prices. I do appreciated the info many people post here, it helps people like me who are DIY's out alot. There is plenty of light around i have a 300 watt motion flood light in front, always have my house flood lights on and there is a street light right in front of my house. The dome camera in middle has the best quality of the cheap cameras, but wasn't enough. I do realize the 495 is a 0.3mp camera, but i will be moving within the next year to a new home and will switch to IP then,but for now this is what i have to work with. Ive tested the cameras and they have a MUCH better picture than the ebay crap. Do you think my proposed plan is good? 3 cameras zoomed in and one for overview? or can i place them more strategically?

You need better cameras if you want to be able to identify anyone. I would also zoom in on the car, currently your are using a wide angle lens which really only good for an overview of things. Also your cameras do not have enough ir leds that is why you are getting that effect. Invest in a motion light or turn on your outside lights as it is really dark, that will help with picture clarity.

Here are some more pics

That what i was thinking. Thanks for your help

Hi, I have a problem with a Bosch VDNV03-20 Camera. As soon as I hook it up it says "Upgrade in Progress" and i cant get it out of that mode. I have tried accessing the menu, but no luck. I have left it on for a while, changed power adapters etc no luck. It is usually hooked up to my dvr, but i tried on a monitor by it self as well and the same thing happens. I have just got a hold of the camera and do not know if it was working previously my guess is it still does as it gets a signal. If anyone knows anything about this that would be great. Thanks